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Modern Works in Glass, Steel, Wood, and More Available From Rago
It would be difficult to speak of the state of modern art glass without at least mentioning Dale Chihuly. The artist cofounded the Pilchuck Glass School in Washington State, from which many renowned glass artists have been launched. Chihuly has been the recipient of 12 honorary doctorates, his work can…
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Dane Fine Art Offers Limited Edition Works by Marcel Duchamp, Claes Oldenburg
Dane Fine Art will kick-start its 42nd year with the January Sale of Modern & Contemporary Art. This auction will highlight original pieces by eminent artists such as Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dalí, Joan Miró, and more. Leading the catalog is a Marcel Duchamp artwork titled Coeurs…
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2021 Christmas Sale Highlights
2021 was a strong year in the auction industry for Christmas-themed artwork, illustrations, and books. Premier temptations from legacy artists and authors consistently shattered presale estimates and generated stunning results. Here are five Christmas sale results that prove the category remains merry and bright among collectors worldwide! Charles Addams, The…
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1900s Tiffany Studios Lily Pad Lamp Featured in Bonhams Auction
Louis Comfort Tiffany was the son of Charles Tiffany, the founder of the prestigious Tiffany & Co. However, the younger Tiffany chose to not follow in his father’s footsteps. Instead, he found success as a painter and designer. Then, toward the end of the 19th century and after patenting opalescent…
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Sotheby’s Presents the Macklowe Collection, Including Alberto Giacometti Sculpture
Displayed in the upcoming Sotheby’s auction are 35 pieces of the 65-piece Macklowe Collection. Real estate developer Harry Macklowe and his wife Linda acquired an extensive art collection from some of the most notable modern artists of the 20th century during their nearly 60-year marriage. The marriage ended in 2016…
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Les Lalanne’s Flock of Sheep Invade Freeman’s Modern and Contemporary Art Auction
Freeman’s will bring 75 carefully curated sculptures, paintings, and mixed media artworks to auction this month. Contemporary art will appear alongside works from prolific artists such as Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, and Jules Pascin. Bidding will start at 11:00 AM EST on November 17th, 2021. Bidders can participate virtually on…
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Alexej von Jawlensky’s Lithograph Highlights Upcoming Showplace Auction
In 1889, Alexej von Jawlensky abandoned his career in the Russian Imperial Guard to apprentice under Ilya Repin, a Russian painter. In 1896, he traveled to Munich, where he came across renowned artist Wassily Kandinsky. Kandinsky went on to influence many of von Jawlensky’s works. Today, he is remembered for…
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Pablo Picasso Monotype to Spotlight Bonhams Auction
At a young age, Pablo Picasso expressed an interest in painting. He received training from his father, a professor of drawing. Picasso eventually became a titan of the Cubist art movement. Bonhams upcoming Modern & Contemporary Prints & Multiples auction presents a Pablo Picasso monotype titled Flûtiste et dormeuse XVI.…
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Freeman’s Features Fine Art by Sarah McCoubrey, Jim Dine, and Pablo Picasso
Sarah McCoubrey is an American contemporary landscape artist. She explores the influence of time on the environment through painting and drawing. Her artwork evokes the Hudson River School style and subtly reminds the viewer of a contemporary time and place. The upcoming Freeman’s auction will showcase a painting by Sarah…
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Louis Icart’s Etching Comes to Auction With Dane Fine Art
The French artist Louis Icart was a leading figure of the Art Deco movement. He was best known for his etchings depicting glamorous women in states of undress. In the upcoming Halcyon Sale of Modern & Contemporary Art, Dane Fine Art will showcase an etching by Louis Icart. It depicts…
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Turner Auctions Offers 19th-Century Silver, Works by Picasso and Chagall
Turner Auctions’ August sale of Russian porcelain, Nailsea glass, and jewelry will feature a collection of sterling flatware with several maker’s marks, including George Gilliam, Phillip Weekes, and Green & Cadbury. The 88-piece, shell-patterned collection has 13 serving pieces and dozens of spoons, forks, and knives. The fine arts category…
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Rare Books, Chryssa Vardea Sketches, and Estate Sale Finds at Millea Bros. Ltd.
The upcoming online-only ABC: Estate Finds & Books auction at Millea Bros. Ltd. will feature a selection of rare books from the 19th and 20th centuries. One notable lot is a first edition copy of William Faulkner’s Idylls in the Desert. Signed by the author, this issue is #304 of…
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The Graffiti Spaghetti of Mr. Doodle
Mr. Doodle. Image from Sotheby’s. “I want to label myself ‘Mr. Doodle’ – the person who doodles everywhere,” says Sam Cox. Better known as Mr. Doodle, Cox debuted in the auction industry last spring. In August of 2020, he became an art market sensation when his painting Spring (2019) sold…
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Brutalist and Modernist Jewelry by William De Lillo and Robert Clark Leads Doyle’s Upcoming Sale
Belgium-born designer William De Lillo started his career working for Cartier, Harry Winston, and Miriam Haskell. At Miriam Haskell, he met head designer Robert E. Clark, with whom he founded William De Lillo Ltd. in 1968. Inspired by the cultural changes around them, the duo pioneered ‘gender bending’ jewelry for…
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Impasto Grid Painting by Alfred Julio Jensen Highlights Upcoming Brunk Auctions Sale
Concrete abstract art painter Alfred Julio Jensen is famous for his grid-like paintings with vibrant colors. The artist was fascinated by numbers, patterns, and color theory. Encouraged by Saidie Alder, his patron, Jensen refined his work during the 1950s. He started to incorporate his knowledge of philosophy and systems into…
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GIA-Certified Jewelry & Picasso Pottery Available at Kodner Galleries
This month, Kodner Galleries will bring a selection of GIA-certified diamonds, fine art, and collectibles to the auction block. The upcoming 322-lot sale will begin at 6:00 PM EDT on June 9th, 2021. Collectors can participate live on Bidsquare. GIA 8.06 Carat Oval Cut Diamond Several GIA-certified gemstones and jewelry…
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Around the Auction World: May 2021
This time last year, the auction industry was at a standstill, hoping to wait out a pandemic. As it became clearer that those efforts were futile, the focus turned to bidding online, adapting to live streams, and building all-digital viewing rooms. May 2021 offered a sneak peek at how the…
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Rembrandt & Picasso Lead Sale of Old Master Through Modern Prints
Pablo Picasso, Fumeur à la Cigarette Rouge, color aquatint, 1964. Sold for $42,500. OLD MASTER THROUGH MODERN PRINTS Sale 2566; May 6, 2021 Sale total: $1,802,911 Estimates for sale as a whole: $1,651,400–$2,521,600 We offered 455 lots; 355 sold (78% sell-through rate by lot) All prices include Buyer’s Premium. New…
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Akiba Brings to Auction East Coast Estate Finds and Mid-Century Design
Akiba Antiques will present nearly 700 lots on May 27th, 2021 in the upcoming East Coast Estate Finds sale. Bidding starts at 12:00 PM EDT on LiveAuctioneers. This cross-category event offers lighting and candelabras, fine art, glass vessels, mid-century design, and more. Billy Baldwin Decorative Elephant Sconces A set of…
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Roy Lichtenstein’s Important Contemporary Print Highlights Bonhams Sale
Bonhams’ upcoming sale will present an important contemporary print from Roy Lichtenstein, a leading figure in the Pop Art movement. In the available Sweet Dreams Baby! print, Lichtenstein employs his signature Benday dots technique. The method is primarily used by comic strips and newspapers to indicate texture. According to the…
